King Charles' Coronation
May 6, 2023 4:42:58 GMT -5
Post by Midnight on May 6, 2023 4:42:58 GMT -5
King Charles sets off on his historic Coronation procession: Monarch waves to roaring fans from Diamond Jubilee State Coach with his Queen Camilla at his side - with millions watching on as they make their way to Westminster Abbey
CORONATION LIVEBLOG: Click here to follow live updates throughout today
By MARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 05:18 EDT, 6 May 2023 | UPDATED: 05:38 EDT, 6 May 2023
A solemn King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have left Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as the historic first Coronation in 70 years began today.
The national anthem played and crowds shouted God Save the King as he started on his 1.3mile journey to Westminster Abbey through streets lined with 2million people and 7,000 British troops. 100million people are watching on TV around the world.
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, drawn by six Windsor grey horses, arrived at Buckingham Palace for the King and Queen at 10am. Members of the Mounted Division of the Household Cavalry have lined up at the entrance to The Mall ahead of the King's Procession to Westminster Abbey.
A mile away from the Palace, Westminster Abbey was rammed with the great and good from Britain and around the world as Charles III's day of destiny finally arrived and he will be crowned King today.
More than 100million people around the world are about to watch the historic first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years - with an estimated 2million people on the streets of London to watch history unfold.
Stars in the Abbey included Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Fry, Nick Cave and magician Dynamo, while Dame Emma Thompson gave a thumbs up in excitement. First lady Jill Biden was among the last to enter before the service, sitting with First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska. President Joe Biden has stayed at home.
Pictures, videos, and more at link
CORONATION LIVEBLOG: Click here to follow live updates throughout today
By MARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 05:18 EDT, 6 May 2023 | UPDATED: 05:38 EDT, 6 May 2023
A solemn King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have left Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as the historic first Coronation in 70 years began today.
The national anthem played and crowds shouted God Save the King as he started on his 1.3mile journey to Westminster Abbey through streets lined with 2million people and 7,000 British troops. 100million people are watching on TV around the world.
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, drawn by six Windsor grey horses, arrived at Buckingham Palace for the King and Queen at 10am. Members of the Mounted Division of the Household Cavalry have lined up at the entrance to The Mall ahead of the King's Procession to Westminster Abbey.
A mile away from the Palace, Westminster Abbey was rammed with the great and good from Britain and around the world as Charles III's day of destiny finally arrived and he will be crowned King today.
More than 100million people around the world are about to watch the historic first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years - with an estimated 2million people on the streets of London to watch history unfold.
Stars in the Abbey included Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Fry, Nick Cave and magician Dynamo, while Dame Emma Thompson gave a thumbs up in excitement. First lady Jill Biden was among the last to enter before the service, sitting with First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska. President Joe Biden has stayed at home.
Pictures, videos, and more at link